District Rural Development Agency ( DRDA )
Introduction
Various Central and State Government sponsored schemes are implemented through the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Ahilyanagar. This office is an autonomous organization established on 2nd February 1982.
The office works towards providing basic facilities to families below the poverty line (BPL) in the district. It aims to improve their standard of living by providing housing, livelihood opportunities, and supporting economic development through various schemes and initiatives.
Important Functions of the Department
- Implementation of Central Government sponsored schemes
- Providing benefits to BPL families under individual and group schemes
- Handling loan cases for self-employment of BPL families
- Formulating schemes for income generation and productive activities
- Conducting DISHA (District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee) meetings –
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Schemes Implemented
- Central and State Sponsored Housing Schemes
- Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission
1. Central and State Sponsored Housing Schemes
All housing schemes implemented in the district:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
- Ramai Awas Yojana
- Sabari Awas Yojana
- Pardhi Awas Yojana
- Aadim Housing Scheme
- Atal Awas Yojana
- Punyashlok Ahilya Devi Holkar Gharkul Yojana
- Modi Awas Yojana
- Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Vasahat Awas Yojana
- Pandit Deendayal Land Purchase Scheme
- Encroachment as per rules
- Information about district housing schemes (PDF)
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2. Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission
Information
To eradicate rural poverty, the Government of India launched the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). The mission focuses on organizing rural poor into self-help groups, strengthening their institutions, and providing access to financial services and livelihood opportunities.
The Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana was restructured into NRLM from 2011–12. Since 2013–14, it has been implemented in the state through three modes: Intensive, Semi-Intensive, and Non-Intensive.
Ten Precepts
Self-help groups are encouraged to follow the Ten Precepts to improve both economic and social development. The first five principles focus on economic strengthening, while the remaining five focus on social development. Following these principles helps improve the overall standard of living of group members.
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Right to Information
| Designation | Details |
|---|---|
| First Appellate Officer | Project Director, D.R.D.A, Ahilyanagar |
| Information Officer | Assistant Project Officer, D.R.D.A, Ahilyanagar |
| Assistant Information Officer | Office Superintendent, D.R.D.A, Ahilyanagar |